San Giovanni HotelvsFour Seasons Hotel Alexandria At San Stefano, Egypt
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria ranks significantly better than San Giovanni Hotel. Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria ranks #2 in Alexandria with praise from 6 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.
San Giovanni Hotel
Frommer's
205 El Gueish Avenue, Stanly Bay, Alexandria, Egypt
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"This is a nice enough small hotel with some character, a pleasant staff, and a not-so-great location. A few years ago, it had a great location between the road and the sea, but then the..." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria At San Stefano, Egypt
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Tablet
399 El Geish Road, Alexandria, Egypt
From $184/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"The first luxury hotel to open in Egypt's second city since the Belle Epoque, the Four Seasons occupies the former site of the colonial-era Hotel San Stefano."
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Avoid mid-June to mid-September, when half of Cairo and the Persian Gulf descend on the city, congesting its beaches.
"118 Pierre-Yves Rochon–designed rooms (Neoclassical furniture; Roman-style baths) in a crescent-shaped tower on the Corniche." Full review
"A luxurious hotel, the Four Seasons has its own beach and marina, a spa and a circular infinity pool on a fourth-floor terrace. All rooms have sea views."
Star
"Setting new standards for luxury in Alex, this marbled five-star behemoth (20min by taxi from the centre) has balconies, CD players, LCD screens and deep tubs in all its rooms."
"The first luxury hotel to open in Egypt’s second city since the Belle Epoque, the Four Seasons occupies the former site of the colonial-era Hotel San Stefano." Full review
"The much-loved old Casino San Stefano made way for this grand edifice, whose gleaming towers dwarf neighbouring buildings." Full review
1 Star
"Once upon a time this was the site of a classic colonial-style pan-Mediterranean grand hotel called the San Stefano. Today it’s a case of plus ça change; what’s the towering, brand-new..." Full review
"The opening of the Four Seasons in 2007 gave Alexandria its first world-class, five-star property. Rooms are sumptuous and chic—styled with a hint of Louis XVI, yet with strong emphasis..." Full review
4 Stars
"Based within one of the city’s
most modern architectural landmarks, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San
Stefano is an icon in its own right. Occupying the former site of the..." Full review
"Once upon a time this was the site of a classic colonial-style pan-Mediterranean grand hotel called the San Stefano. Today it’s a case of plus ça change; what’s the towering, brand-new..." Full review